The South Shore Line is inviting the community to participate in a survey to guide the rail line’s 20-year plan.

Operated by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, the line provides service between Millennium Station in Chicago and South Bend International Airport, with 18 stops.

The South Shore Line survey will help shape the future of commuter rail service. Community feedback will influence project prioritization, transit accessibility improvement and investments in the Region’s transportation infrastructure. Input from this survey will help pinpoint current needs, identify community priorities and uncover new opportunities. The final plan will emphasize modernizing infrastructure, increasing accessibility and strengthening connections throughout Northwest Indiana, South Bend, Chicago, and beyond.

The public survey specifically seeks insights from individuals who do not currently ride the South Shore Line. It aims to identify barriers to ridership, community needs and the types of improvements that could encourage greater use of public transit. 

The online survey is open to the public until June 19.